Fallout: New Vegas Walkthrough & Strategy Guide

(1) Find entertainers for the Tops (x4). (2) Convince James Garret to let Hadrian out of his contract. (3) Tell Hadrian you've gotten him out of his contract. (4) Talk to Tommy Torini at the Tops (x4).

Important Items...

Tommy Torini's Business Cards (x4).

When you finally get to the Strip, one of the first places the main storyline will dictate that you visit is the Tops Casino. There, you'll get to deal with the establishment's manager, Benny, as part of the larger story. Either way, as you explore the casino, one place you'll find of interest is the club on the second floor. When you enter, you'll find one person in particular that you'll want to speak with. This guy's name is Tommy Torini. Tommy is a smooth-talking talent scout (with a bit of talent himself). As you speak with him, you'll learn that he needs some help (something you may have learned from the man at the front counter to the casino, as well). Tommy is always looking for new talent, and he wants you to help him recruit some new names. Agree, and you'll be able to undertake this side quest.

The first person you should find (and the easiest person to track down) is located directly outside of the Tops Casino (how convenient that is). Near the gate that leads further to the outskirts of the Strip, you'll find a man named Billy Knight. Speak with Billy, and you'll learn that he's a bit of a hack comedian. But that's okay, because in the Wasteland, any sort of talent, no matter how miniscule, can't be passed up. Speak with Billy about his history as a comedian, and then tell him that Tommy Torini at the Tops Casino is looking for new talent. You can then give him one of Tommy's business cards that you were given at the outset of the quest, and send him on his way. Keep in mind that you can use your powers of persuasion, if high enough, to convince Billy that he's worth more than he thinks he is. Nonetheless, after handing off the business card, follow him back to the Tops and speak with Tommy to receive your finder's fee.

Next up on our list is a guy you can find in Freeside. More specifically, you can find this person (well, ghoul) at the Atomic Wrangler Casino. When you arrive at that establishment, seek out the well-dressed ghoul near the front end of the building. This ghoul, named Hadrian, will be your next recruit. You may have met Hadrian during your initial exploration of Freeside. If you did, you'll already know that he's a comedian that has found himself under a strict contract with the proprietor of the Atomic Wrangler Casino, a man named James. While he's interested in Tommy's offer to go work with him, he'll first need to be cut loose from his contract. Speak with James behind the counter nearby, and speak with him about Hadrian's contract. If your Barter or Speech skills are high enough, you can get Hadrian out of his contract easily. Otherwise, you'll have to buy the contract out with your own money. Either way, once Hadrian has been released, go ahead and report the good news to Hadrian. He'll scamper off to the Tops Casino hereafter; follow behind him and speak with Tommy to earn another cut of commission for your hard work.

The third person on our list can be found in Novac. Since you're already at Freeside and the Strip, it's basically a guarantee that you've already been to Novac. So you can simply quick-travel to this location at your convenience (it's located southwest of Boulder City, and due east from the REPCONN Test Site). Once you arrive at Novac, go to the motor inn near the gigantic dinosaur statue. In one of the rooms on the second floor of the motor inn, you'll find a gentleman named Bruce Issac. There's a good chance you talked to this guy earlier (at least you did if you're following our Walkthrough), but in case you didn't, Bruce is an old singer who doesn't have a gig anymore. Speak with him and tell him that Tommy's looking for new talent, and Bruce will immediately spring into action without any persuasion or other difficult work needed. As usual, follow him back to the Tops and speak with Tommy yet again to earn another cut of Bottle Cap goodness.

The final person you'll want to recruit is possibly the most obscurely-hidden of all of the characters. The best place to jump to via quick travel is the El Dorado Gas & Service Station, which is south of Boulder City, and northeast of Novac. When you arrive at the gas station, all you have to do is walk northward a bit towards a billboard in the near distance. A fire will be lit underneath the billboard, with a lone man sitting near it. This man will have an interesting and somewhat depressing story to tell you, but you'll immediately recognize that he has an acoustic guitar with him, indicating that he's a man of artistic talents. Tell him about Tommy's offer and hand over one of his business cards (you can try to finagle some Caps out of him for the recommendation as well). Then, for the fourth and final time, follow him as he works his way back to the Tops. Speak to Tommy for the final time, and earn your fourth and final cut of commission, along with a bunch of extra experience points for seeing this side quest all the way through.